Machinery Excellence from Secomak
The Secomak Tornado has been recognised in the 2009 Machinery of Excellence category at the Starpack Awards. The Starpack Awards is the premier UK annual scheme recognising innovation in packaging design and technology. The judging of the award was based on technical development, sustainability, material interface and innovation in PLC technology.The Secomak Tornado is a water removal system which sets industrial drying standards by revolutionising the removal of water from food containers and packaging. This innovative product uses the Coanda aerodynamic effect to create powerful blasts of suction from specially profiled Ringjet air amplifiers. The technology has been fully tested in Secomak’s Drying Centre, part of the Sustainable Energy Laboratories at the University of Hertfordshire. The unit incorporates a fully patented coaxial jet system to first displace and then remove bulk water from the ends of containers, especially in the canning process. It has received accolades from users on high speed conveyor lines in the food and drinks industry with energy savings of at least 30% compared with conventional solutions and containment of the removed water for drainage or recycling. Additional energy saving is achieved with a Secomak Airsaver unit which provides intelligent ‘supply on demand’ control. Energy efficiency and low noise operation are key features along with stainless steel construction, low maintenance and ease of fitting. It’s accepted as the most cost-effective solution to water removal to the level required by the can maker’s code. It’s outstanding ‘green’ credentials combine low energy supply levels and total water recycling.
David Dell, Secomak’s Product Development Manager, welcomed the award as an indication of Secomak’s commitment to energy saving products concerned with an innovative approach in drying and water removal.